Mrs. Stella C. Cope

Mrs. Stella C. Cope, 89, of Palmerton R.2, died Monday in Palmerton Hospital. She was the widow of Grant A. Cope.

Born in Towamensing Township, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Isabelle (Strohl) Buck.

She was a member of Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Palmerton R.2.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Fries of Palmerton and Evelyn, wife of Diogenes Taboga of Norristown; a son, Sterling A. of Palmerton; three sisters, Eva, wife of Adam George of Palmerton R.1, Mrs. Alberta Beer of Trachsville and Ethel of Palmerton; a brother Clyde of Trachsville; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A son Lyster preceded her in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the church. A calling hour will precede services in the church.